This week, discover how the Minnesota Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) bridges the gap between military service and civilian workplaces, ensuring Guard and Reserve members keep their jobs while serving our nation. Then, meet the team at Support the Troops MN and learn how they deliver rapid, 24-hour financial aid to Minnesota military heroes and their families facing crisis—paying rent, fixing cars, and restoring hope when it’s needed most. Guests include:
- COL (ret) Chad Sackett – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
- SGM (ret) Jon Solberg – Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
- Nicole Giesie – Support the Troops MN
This week on Minnesota Military Radio, we sit down with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to preview the Official 2025 State Veterans Day Celebration in Mankato. Then, hear from the MCL-Dept of Minnesota as they mark 250 years of the USMC and invite you to their November 15 cake-cutting celebration. Guests include:
- Dave Bellefeuille – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Andrew McCormick – Marine Corps League, Department of Minnesota
- Dr. Kyle Ward – Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Amy Weiby – City of Minneapolis Fire Inspection Services
- Roger “RC” Kemp – City of Minneapolis Fire Inspection Services
Click here to find out more about the State of Minnesota Veterans Day Celebration – Mankato Armory
This week we discuss the Minnesota Veterans Pantry co-hosted with the director of Center For Development & Civic Engagement, we meet with leadership from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Second Harvest Heartland, DAV Department of Minnesota, and Community Resource & Referral Center to learn how the Veterans Food Pantry is going and where it is expanding in 2026. Guests include:
- Rachel Hammer – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Stephen Whitehead – DAV Department of Minnesota
- Jonelle Glubke – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
This week, we sit down with the DAV Department of Minnesota Commander to explore their 100-year legacy, time capsule, and essential veteran transportation program. Plus, the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans shares their mission to end veteran homelessness and details on the Winter Salute event! Guests include:
- Commander John Walker – DAV Department of Minnesota
- Shaun Riffe – Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
This week, we sit down with the Commanding Officer of NTAG Northern Plains and the U.S. Navy ROTC Scholarship Coordinator to explore exciting Navy career opportunities and the ROTC program. Plus, hear the latest from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include:
- Cmdr. Mark Rittenhouse – NTAG Northern Plains
- Chief James Herkenhoff – Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
- Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard
This week on Minnesota Military Radio join us for an engaging roundtable discussion featuring three Command Sergeants Major from the Minnesota National Guard. We interview the incoming Command Senior Enlisted Leader, joined by two retired CSMs to discuss service evolution, leadership shifts, and NCO advice. Plus, an update from the current Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include:
- Co-Host CSM Jason Rost – Minnesota National Guard
- CSM(ret) Edward “Scott” Mills – Minnesota National Guard
- CSM(ret) Harlod Sommerfeldt – Minnesota National Guard
- CMSgt Lisa Erikson – Minnesota National Guard
This week on Minnesota Military Radio: We’re sitting down with top experts from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Minnesota National Guard, and Suicide Awareness Voices of Education to spotlight veteran suicide awareness, essential prevention resources, and game-changing collaborations that shatter stigma and uplift service members and their families. Guests include:
- Eric Wittenberg – Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Rachel Johnson – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Megan McEvoy – Minnesota National Guard
- Erich Mische – SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education)
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